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Thursday, May 26

Breaking NewsTexas gunman was inside school for over an hour, police say

Texas authorities say the gunman who massacred 21 people at an elementary school was in the building for more than an hour before he was killed in a shootout.

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State Sen. John Brooks changes his mind, will seek reelection

He cites the outpouring of local support he's received since announcing his plans not to run and the mass shooting massacre in Texas, which made him realize "my work's not done."

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First in Newsday'Law enforcement investigation' into outgoing Manhasset schools chief

Allegations that outgoing superintendent Vincent Butera sexually harassed a teacher led the state Education Department to subpoena the district's records in the case.

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East Quogue teacher settles lawsuit over 2016 lockdown drill

Terms of the federal suit were not disclosed, but the elementry school educator alleged in her complaint that respomding officers from the Southampton Town police department "brutally and violently" threw her down and handcuffed her.

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Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' and 'Field of Dreams' star, dies

Liotta was in the Dominican Republic shooting a new movie and didn't wake up Thursday morning, publicist Jen Allen said.

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Blue Angels touch down on LI for Bethpage Air Show

The Blue Angels and other air performers gave the crowd at Republic Airport in Farmingdale a taste of what's coming this weekend at the Bethpage Air Show.

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Your summer vacation is going to cost more this year. Here's how to save.

Prices for hotels, flights, gas and restaurants are all up. See how expensive travel will be, and how you can cut costs.

Feds: Farmingdale man sentenced to prison for role in Jan. 6 insurrection

Greg Rubenacker, 26, faces 41 months in federal prison after he "engaged in a series of confrontations with law enforcement officers inside the Capitol on Jan. 6," the United States Attorney's Office said in a statement.

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Cold War vets recall nuclear tensions between U.S.-Soviet Union

Cold War veterans will be at the Museum of American Armor in Bethpage, where two nuclear surface-to-air anti-aircraft Nike Hercules missiles are on display, for a special event on Friday.

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Fallen Suffolk County correctional officers remembered

Stan and Diana Ogiejko and their grandchildren placed red roses at the Suffolk County...

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COVID-19 hospitalizations: More than half of patients there for other reasons

Nassau Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein and Dr. Gregson Pigott, his counterpart in Suffolk, told a Newsday Live panel that while COVID-19 cases have increased in recent months, hospitalizations have remained relatively low.

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Eatery opens in former LIRR station

The indoor/outdoor venue accommodates up to 400 people.

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Your guide to Memorial Day weekend fun on LI

Here are more than 20 ways to get started this holiday weekend.

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Darryl Strawberry to attend Mets Old-Timers' Day

The former rightfielder said he won't be able to participate in the game due because of knee and shoulder issues.

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Queens man gets prison for pharmacy coupon scam

One of the man's co-conspirators was a Nassau County physician, prosecutors said.

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Police: Motorcyclist killed in Uniondale collision

The motorcyclist collided with a sedan at the intersection of Front and Chester streets last night, police said.

Environmental group teaching 'students a sense of responsibility'

The nonprofit Keep Islip Clean's junior commissioner program is looking to revive student interest in the program, coordinators said.

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Only in NewsdayLost and found: Hempstead's $4.7M in rent relief

The misunderstanding over U.S. Treasury funds came as the town struggled to get aid out to landlords, federal data shows.

Keeping Life Fun

9 new LI restaurants to try this summer

Newsday's food critics found the newest spots to dine out.

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Summer guide to Shelter Island: Things to do, lodging and more

Beaches, miniature golf, sailboat races and more, serve as entertainment to this tranquil paradise.

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Plan a beach day in Long Beach: What to know

Long Beach has long been a hot spot for those looking to catch a wave.

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New hair salon lets independent stylists rent out space

Services include gender neutral haircuts, styling, color and balayage.

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5 new, interactive museum exhibits for families

Find cutting-edge flying electric vehicles, join a scavenger hunt, build a tower that can resist hurricanes, make-your-own crafts and much more.

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Car shows and cruise nights on LI

These Long Island car shows are putting their best wheels forward.

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LONG ISLANDERS' FAVORITES

State cancels U.S. History Regents exam, cites Buffalo shooting

The state education commissioner stated that content in the exam, which was to be given June 1, had the potential to "compound student trauma caused by the recent violence in Buffalo."

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Your guide to LI beaches to visit this summer

Jones Beach, Long Beach, Robert Moses and more Long Island beaches to explore this summer.

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Uniondale again fights to keep 'identity of the community'

Residents say developers continue to mislabel their community as part of "an implicit bias" to make it more appealing to new residents while forgetting its diverse heritage.

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Only in NewsdayDeveloper plans 120 condo units on land adjacent to Oheka Castle

A representative for the Brooklyn-based developer FBE, said his client plans to build two- and three-bedroom condominiums in a four-story, 340,000 square foot building with underground parking on the site.

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